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FT10 VSM

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,519 mi
Last recorded160,519 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 VSM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 160,519 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 6 Jan 2026 160,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 143,617 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel is long

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,285 miles

Font flexi split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 128,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Font flexi split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,990 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 111,986 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 104,674 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 104,674 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction EPC light on (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested not tested engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake at end of travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 62,274 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,378 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 22,377 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear park brake performance 16%

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,781 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FT10 VSM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 58,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT10 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 16 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT10 VSM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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